The Colorado Coal Rush: Promise and Peril

This chapter explores the fierce competition and exploitation during the Colorado coal rush, detailing the intertwining of government policies and corporate interests that supported railway expansion. It emphasizes the plight of immigrant laborers who, while seeking new opportunities, found themselves in dire conditions under controlling capitalistic enterprises. The narrative draws parallels to historical narratives of struggle, illustrating the harsh realities faced by those hoping to prosper in the booming coal industry.